In The News

• Ethics complaint filed against Spokane City Councilwoman Karen Stratton September 16, 2019
  A formal ethics complaint has been filed against Spokane City Councilwoman Karen Stratton alleging a letter she wrote to the City of Pasco "co-mingles" with her personal business interests. The complaint, filed by Neil Muller, includes a letter Stratton sent to the Pasco City Council in June of 2018 regarding economic opportunities provided by marijuana […]
• Cougar spotted in a Spokane neighborhood successfully relocated September 16, 2019
  Officers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife successfully relocated a cougar earlier this month.The cougar had wandered too close to civilization, which led to the response from the department. It had been spotted sitting in a tree in a Spokane neighborhood. Officers tranquilized and tagged it, transporting it up near Mt. Spokane, where […]
• Man behind 'Curing Spokane' video donated nearly $1000 to Woodward campaign September 16, 2019
  Two days after telling 4 News Now he was remaining "neutral" in the Spokane mayoral race, the developer behind the controversial "Curing Spokane" video donated nearly $1,000 to candidate Nadine Woodward.According to documents filed with Washington's Public Disclosure Commission, Lawrence Stone donated $970 to Woodward's campaign. The donation report was received on August 31, 2019.Two […]
• New car seat laws coming to Washington state in 2020 September 16, 2019
  Washington's car seat laws are changing. New laws go into effect in January 2020, but it is important to be ready for the switch. Traffic safety officials are using Child Passenger Safety Week (September 15-21) to inform and educate those with small children how to properly use car seats, booster seats and seatbelts. Starting in […]
• Neighborhood Tree Program giving away 500 free trees to Spokane residents September 16, 2019
  The City of Spokane's Neighborhood Tree Program is giving away 500 free trees to help Spokane residents lower their energy costs, filter air and water pollutants, reduce stormwater runoff, and green-up your neighborhood. Those seeking trees can choose from a variety of species, including Chinese fringetree, Japanese snowbell, paperbark maple, scarlet oak, sweetgum and American […]